ON 


THE  SUBJECT  OF  EDUCATION. 


To  all  the  Masonic  Lodges  in  North  Carolina. 

From  the  accompanying  Report  and  Resolutions  adopted  at  our 
last  Grand  Communication,  you  will  perceive  that  the  Grand  Mas- 
ter is  requested  to  address  a  Circular  to  each  of  the  subordinate 
Lodges  in  this  State,  lor  the  purpose  of  impressing  upon  their  no- 
tice the  subject  of  a  Seminary  of  learning  to  be  established  under 
the  immediate  control  and  direction  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  An- 
cient York  Masons  of  North  Carolina.  In  obedience  to  this  re- 
quest, though  poorly  able  to  do  justice  to  this  effort  of  Masonic 
benevolence,  I  nevertheless  will  attempt  to  urge  upon  the  Frater- 
nity a  hearty  co-operation  in  the  views  and  measures  of  the  Grand 
Lodge,  expressed  in  the  very  able  and  lucid  Report  which  ac- 
companies this  Circular.  It  might  appear  egotistical  in  me  to  at- 
tempt further  arguments  than  those  set  forth  in  this  Report.  But 
feeling  deeply  interested  in  the  success  of  this  enterprise,  I  will 
not  shrink  from  the  task  imposed  by  withholding  my  views  and 
opinions,  which  are  now  hastily  submitted  for  your  consideration. 
.  I  will  first  briefly  refer  to  the  former  proceedings  of  the  Fra- 
ternity, and  the  Grand  Lodge  in  particular,  in  their  attempt  to 
awaken  the  sleeping  indifference  of  our  Order;  which  should  havb 
enegaged  their  earliest  efforts  and  prompt  response.  It  is  known 
to  every  member  of  the  Fraternity  that  this  subject  has  occupied 
the  attention  of  the  Grand  Lodge  at  every  J^ommunication  since 
1838;  and  it  would,  therefore,  be  a  waste  of  time,  and  a  tax  upon 
your  patience,  to  allude  to  these  proceedings,  further  than  to  di- 
rect your  minds  to  their  consideration.  I  will,  however,  here  re- 
mark, that  very  little  has  been  done,  except  to  resolve  and  re- 
port upon  the  subject :  the  time  has  now  arrived  for  action — ac- 
tion! Let  us,  then,  not  leave  to  be  done  by  others  that  which  is 
our  duty  to  perform. 

Although  the  contemplated  institution  is  to  be  established  upon 
the  plan  of  benevolence,  it  is  not  expected  to  debar  the  more  for- 
tunate and  wealthy  from  participating  in  its  advantages.      In  fact, 


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we  should  invite  this  union.  "With  this  design  effected,  we  shall 
see  the  more  indigent  and  humble,  as  well  as  those  more  favored 
by  fortune,  sharing  equal  advantages,  and  nobly  contending  for 
honorable  distinction.  It  will  instruct  the  one,  as  well  as  convince 
the  other,  that  wealth,  however  valuable  when  properly  used,  can 
confer  no  superiority  in  the  contest  for  moral  and  intellectual  ex- 
cellence. 

Cast  your  eyes  over  our  country.  "What  a  spectacle  rises  to 
the  view  of  every  Mason,  in  beholding  the  number  of  the  rising 
generation  descended  from  worthy  members  of  our  order,  who 
need  assistance  and  instruction!  Doubtless,[many  of  them  pos- 
sess great  brilliancy  of  intellect,  which  is,  and  must  forever  be 
buried,  without  our  aid,  beneath  the  rubbish  of  a  cold  and  indif- 
ferent world!  Many  hidden  virtues,  and  generous  and  noble  hearts 
must  be  forever  lost  to  themselves,  their  families  and  the  world, 
without  the  advantages  which  we  now  propose  to  offer  to  this 
unfortunate  class  of  our  fraternity;  as,  in  their  present  condition, 
they  can  never,  through  their  ordinary  means,  be  developed. 

I  am  aware  there  has  existed,  in  the  minds  of  some, 
an  opinion,  which  I  trust  has  no  place  in  the  true  masonic  heart, 
that  it  is  not  best  for  every  man  to  be  educated;  that  education 
creates  discontent  in  the  minds  of  those  in  the  more  humble 
sphere  of  life;  and  that  they  are  better  suited  to  their  stations 
v.*hen  left  in  a  state  of  ignorance.  But  I  am  happy  to  know  that 
under  our  Constitution  and  in  our  country,  no  privileged  orders 
are  recognized;  to  prove  which  we  have  only  to  refer  to  the  en- 
viable distinction  which  has  crowned  the  efforts  of  those  who  have 
sprung  from  the  humblest  walks  of  life,  when  controlled  by  the 
power  of  education.  It  is  unnecessary  to  make  such  appeals  to 
our  noble  order  for  their  co-operation;  fori  feel  confident  the  most 
indifferent  of  them — I  am  sure  every  virtuous  and  intelligent 
imnd,  will  agree  that  he  who  is  blessed  with  a  cultivated  intellect, 
is  made  thereby  a  more  worthy,  useful  and  happy  citizen.  Such 
are  the  benign  influences  which  wc  propose  to  confer  upon  the 
rising,  indigent  race  of  our  beloved  order.  The  farmer,  the  me- 
chanic— in  truth,  men  ot  every  profession,  are  made  more  capa- 
ble, more  worthy,  and  more  exalted  by  education — more  apt  to  de- 


vise  new  plana  of  operation,  and  improye  upon  every  science  par- 
tially perfected. 

It  is  needless  for  me  to  press  this  branch  of  the  subject  to  great- 
er length,  believing  as  I  do  that  every  true  mason  readily  and  hear- 
tily subscribes  to  the  sentiments  expressed,  and  will  rejoice  in  the 
good  intended  to  be  dispensed.  It  therefore  only  remains  for  me 
to  allude  to  the  means  by  which  we  can  effect  our  great  and  noble 
undertaking.  This  work  has  been  begun;  but  we  must  not  con- 
tent ourselves  with  a  beginning.  Let  that  spirit  animate  our  hearts 
which  prompted  the  Entered  Apprentice  to  ask  for  more  light. 
We  have  had  this  light  given  us.  Let  us  then  press  forward,  nor 
content  ourselves  with  the  vain  hope  that  when  we  have  agitated 
this  subject,  we  have  performed  our  duty.  Let  us  all  liberally 
contribute  and  nobly  bring  our  energies  to  the  work;  and  we  shall 
ere  long  see,  to  the  joy  of  our  hearts,  issuing  from  this  fountain 
of  benevolence  and  truth,  virtue  and  excellence  to  gladden  and  a- 
dorn  every  part  of  the  country.  Let,  then,  every  Mason  open  his 
purse,  as  well  as  his  heart,  and  march  to  this  field  of  high  and  ex- 
alted action.  And  when  this  noble  structure  is  completed,  though 
not  supported  by  the  pillars,  nor  covered  with  gold  as  was  Solo" 
mon's  Temple,  yet  it  will  be  supported  by  materials  more  sub- 
stantial to  the  soul,  if  not  so  dazzling  to  the  sight.  Masonry  can 
then  point  to  one  of  her  stars,  which  will  shine  in  her  crown  to  in- 
terest as  well  as  to  profit  the  human  race.  This  institution  once 
completed  and  placed  in  successful  operation,  will  form  a  com- 
mon centre,  around  whieh  the  hearts,  the  hopes  and  the  wishes  of 
every  Mason  will  unite:  And  this  effected,  the  good  which  it 
will  confer  upon  all  classes  of  the  community  cannot  be  estimat- 
ed. 

Masonry  has  then,  in  this,  a  great  abd  important  work  to  per- 
form. Let  us  look  forward  to  its  happy  results,  and  be  cheered 
by  the  prospect  which  lies  before  us.  Let  it  stimulate  our  efforts 
and  dispel  the  gloom  which  rests  upon  the  minds  of  the  luke- 
warm of  our  order,  who  are  now  working  members;  and  let  us 
not  forget  to  animate  those  of  our  brothers  who  are  not  attached 
to  Lodges,  to  a  sense  of  their  moral  responsibility.  What  Mason 
is  there  in  North  Carolina,  who  deserves  the  name  of  a  Free  and 


Accepted  Mason,  who  does  not  feel  his  heart  glow  with  a  grate- 
ful and  generous  impulse,  however  elevated  his  position,  when 
he  reflects  that  his  distinction  and  honors  are  in  part  due  to  mason- 
ry? These  reflections  should  influence  such  to  dispense  with 
many  of  their  luxuries,  to  give  this  cause  that  support  which  not 
only  philanthropy  dictates,  but  their  obligations  to  God  and  ma- 
sonry demand.  Many  of  this  class  of  our  Fraternity,  who  are 
nearly  extinct  in  recollection,  but  held  in  remembrance  by  the  re- 
cords of  Lodges,  have  generous  hearts  and  liberal  viewrs;  and  no 
doubt  will  nobly  respond  to  the  calls  of  our  ancient  and  beloved  or- 
der, when  they  contemplate  the  incalculable  benefits  which  must 
certainly  flow  from  this  Masonic  Seminary.  But  if  we  should 
meet  with  any  whose  minds  are  so  contracted,  or  whose  hearts 
are  so  avaricious,  as  to  oppose  this  scheme,  we  say  "let  them  a- 
lone."  If  any,  however,  should  regard  this  as  an  untried  experi- 
ment, and  hestitate  from  the  fear  that  it  may  be  abortive  and  fruit- 
less, let  us  point  them  to  Pennsylvania,  New  York,  Missouri,  Ala- 
bama, and  other  States,  whose  flourishing  schools  under  the 
auspices  of  our  order,  will  at  once  quiet  their  apprehension  and 
silence  their  objections. 

True  masonry  has  already  erected  for  herself  a  high  and  imper- 
ishable moral  edifice;  and  we  now  propose  to  blend  the  whole  in 
establishing  a  school  to  cultivate  the  mind  for  that  enjoyment, 
whence  the  soul  can  realize  its  full  fruition.  Let  me,  then,  in 
conclusion,  press  this  great  and  noble  undertaking  upon  your 
minds.  Let  every  one  ask  himself,  as  a  Mason,  in  the  face  of 
these  facts,  '*  Have  I  a  heart  so  chilled  with  indifference,  as  to 
withhold  from  this  cause  my  sanction,  efforts  and  means?"  I 
trust  not  one  will  find  in  his  bosom  such  a  feeling.  Let  not  the 
virtues  of  the  past  suffice,  but  the  glory  of  the  future  stimulate  to 
feelings  and  deeds  of  noble  and  expansive  charity.  As  masonry 
knows  no  extent  in  territorial  limits,  let  us  endeavor  to  make  her 
as  useful  as  extensive;  trusting  to  the  guidance  of  Divine  Provi- 
dence, whose  blessings  have  ever  attended  her  efforts  to  promote 
Truth  and  Virtue  in  the  world. 

When  the  action  of  the  late  Grand  Lodge,  to  which  your  at- 
tention is  now  directed,  is  generally  known,  the  subordidate  lodges 


throughout  the  State,  will,  I  doubt  not,  act  with  a  spirit  of  liberal- 
ity and  zeal,  which  will  meet  the  most  sanguine  expectation  of  the 
friends  of  this  measure.  Hiram  Lodge,  in  this  city,  has  with  the 
most  praiseworthy  promptness  met  and  nobly  responed  to  the 
call  of  the  Grand  Lodge.  Immediately  after  the  close  of  the  late 
Annual  Communication,  that  Lodge,  though  few  in  numbers,  and 
limited  in  means,  called  a  special  meeting,  and  appropriated  one 
thousand  dollars  in  aid  of  this  object;  and  no  doubt  exists  that 
five  hundred  dollars  more  will  be  raised  by  individual  contribu- 
tions on  the  subscription  paper  now  in  the  hands  of  hei  active 
Trustee,  who  is  engaged  in  the  duty  of  soliciting  such  donations. 
A  similar  response,  according  to  their  several  ability,  from  all  the 
Lodges,  will  place  ample  means  for  a  beginning  in  the  treasury 
in  the  course  of  the  ensuing  year. 

QT  The  plan  for  raising  funds  adopted  by   the  Grand  Lodge, 
will  be  found  annexed  to  the  accompanying  report. 

Fraternally  yours.  WM.  F.  COLLINS,  G.  M. 

Raleigh,  Dec.  28,  1847. 


REPORT  AND  RESOLUTIONS  ON  A  SEMINARY  OF 
LEARNING. 

Adopted  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  North  Carolina  at  its  session 
in  December,  1847. 
The  Committee  on  so  much  of  the  annual  address  of  the  M.  W. 
Grand  Mater,  as  relates  to  a  Seminary  of  Learning,  regret  that 
they  have  had  but  little  time  to  devote  to  the  consideration  of  this 
most  important  and  interesting  subject.  Their  labors,  however, 
have  been  greatly  assisted,  and  the  necessity  for  any  attempt  to 
impress  its  weight  upon  the  understandings  and  feelings  of  the 
Fraternity,  entirely  superseded  by  the  able  and  judicious  remarks 
of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Master,  and  the  eloquent  and  soul-stirring 
report  of  the  Trustees  on  the  part  of  the  Grand  Lodge.  For  all 
that  need  be  said  to  stimulate  the  Craft  to  a  prompt,  liberal  and 
zealous  discharge  of  their  duty  in  rearing  the  contemplated  monu- 


ment  of  masonic  Benevolence,  they  therefore  refer  to  these  lucid 
and  animating  documents. 

As  to  the  progress  of  this  noble  enterprise,  your  committee  are 
pained  to  observe  how  slowly  it  advances.  There  is  a  tardiness 
even  among  its  warmest  supporters  which  is  much  to  be  lament- 
ed. Public  sentiment — the  voice  of  the  Fraternity  in  every  part 
of  the  State — is  strongly  in  favor  of  the  institution,  as  has  been 
sufficiently  attested  by  the  repeated,  deliberate  and  almost  unani- 
mous resolves  of  this  body;  and  yet,  after  the  adoption  of  a  definite 
and  easy  plan  of  operations  for  raising  the  necessary  funds  by  vo- 
luntary contributions,  and  the  lapse  of  nearly  twelve  months  since 
its  publication,  your  committee  are  mortified  to  find,  from  the  re- 
port of  the  Trustees,  that  but  four  of  the  subordinate  Lodges  have, 
in  accordance  with  a  provision  of  that  plan,  reported  to  this  body 
the  appointment  of  Trustees* ''that  only  three — Wake  Forest,  Con- 
cord (Tarborough,)  and  St.  John's  (Wilmington) — have  made  ap- 
propriations to  the  object;  and  but  a  very  small  amount  of  money 
has  yet  come  into  the  hands  of  the  Treasurer.  But  your  com- 
mittee would  by  no  means  discourage  themselves  or  others,  by 
attributing  this  delinquency,  and  consequent  small  beginning,  to 
either  the  want  of  will  or  ability  in  any  of  the  Lodges.  They 
can  readily  find  a  more  favorable,  though  they  must  confess  some- 
what blameable,  reason,  in  the  disposition  which  is  unfortunately 
peculiar  to  associated  bodies — to  procrastinate  the  most  important 
duties.  They  know  the  default  of  some  of  the  Lodges  in  this 
instance,  is  attributable  to  this.  They  intend  to  respond,  and  to 
respond  nobly  to  the  call;  but  by  delay,  this  Grand  Communica- 
tion has  come  and  found  them  unprepared — with  but  half  their  la- 
bor executed,  and  with  feelings  of  regret,  which,  it  is  hoped,  will 
teach  them  the  importance  of  promptness  in  future.  Nor  is  it 
doubted,  that  for  this  reason  only,  those  Lodges,  (or  a  decided 
majority  of  them,)  from  whom  nothing  has  been  heard  on  the  sub- 
ect,  have  neglected  to  appoint  each  its  Trustee,  make  its  appro- 
priation, take  up  its  individual  subscriptions,  and  send  its  Trus- 
tee, with  the  proper  returns,  to  this  Communication. 

It  was  expected  and  greatly  desired,  that  the  first  annual  meet- 
ing  of  the  Trustees,  as  required  by  the  plan  of  operations  adopt- 


od  at  the  last  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  would  have  been  held 
at  the  present  session.  Had  each  subordinate  Lodge  sent  up  its 
Trustee,  with  the  first  instalment  on  the  subscriptions,  an  aggre- 
gate sum  would  have  been  thrown  together,  and  an  impulse  would 
have  been  given  to  the  cause,  highly  encouraging  to  its  friends,  and 
leading  to  speedy  and  certain  success. 

But  it  is  vain  and  useless  to  dwell  upon  the  omissions  and  er- 
rors of  the  past.  Our  consolation  is  in  the  opportunities  which 
are  still  afforded  us  for  amendmenfand reparation.  Lost  time, 'tis 
true,  can  never  be  recalled;  but  what  is  lost  in  means  may  be  re- 
paired by  the  redoubled  zeal  and  energy  of  our  efforts,  and  the 
increased  liberality  of  our  sacrifices  and  offerings. 

To  ensure  such  action  and  such  results,  on  the  part  of  all  the 
Lodges  under  your  jurisdiction,  your  committee  believe  all  that  is 
at  present  necessary,  is  the  adoption  of  the  subjoined  resolutions. 

No  specific  plan,  as  to  the  character  of  the  contemplated  school 
car.  be  adopted  with  propriety,  until  something  more  definite  is 
ascertained  with  regard  to  the  probable  amount  of  funds  that  may 
be  raised,  and  the  contributing  Lodges  can  equally  and  fairly  par- 
ticipate in  the  decision  which  shall  form  and  fix  its  character.  Nor 
would  it  be  proper  to  decide  at  what  point  the  institution  shall  be 
located,  until  it  shall  be  seen  what  place  will  hold  out  the  strong- 
est inducements  to  the  successful  and  useful  operation  of  the  in- 
stitution. The  one  must  be  determined  by  the  means;  and  the  o- 
ther  by  the  liberal  offers,  eligibility,  &c,  of  particular  localities. 

RESOLUTIONS    RELATIVE    TO    A    SEMINARY    OF    LEARNING. 

1.  Resolved,  (in  the  language  of  a  former  report,)  "  That  the 
simple  proposition  is,  to  raise  by  subscription,  a  fund  sufficient  to 
establish  a  Seminary  of  Learning,  under  the  direction  of  the  Grand 
Iiodge  of  North  Carolina,  in  which  may  be  educated,  free  from 
charge,  such  poor  and  destitute  orphans,  and  children  of  living 
brother  masons,  who  have  not  the  means  to  confer  this  benefit  on 
their  offspring,  as  may  be  selected  for  the  purpose,  from  among 
those  who  reside  within  the  territorial  limits  of  the  respective 
Lodges  throughout  the  Slate,"  upon  a  fair  and  equitable  plan  of 
admission,  to  be  hereafter  determined  by  the  Grand  Lodge. 

2.  Resolved,  That  so  soon  as  fifteen  thousand  dollars  shall 
have  been  received  and  invested,  the  contemplate  I  school  shall  go 
into  operation  upon  a  plan  suited  to  the  amount  of  menus  afford- 
ed by  the  interest  thereon;   and  that  all  incipient  steps  j*!iall  be  ta-. 


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ken  with  the  view  of  ultimately  making  said  institution  capable  of 
conferring  upon  youth  the  highest  and  most  thorough  collegiate 
courses. 

3.  Resolved,  That  in  this  good  work  the  hand  of  this  Grand 
Lodge  has  been  set  to  the  plough,  and  we  can  never  look  back; 
that,  in  the  language  of  our  worthy  and  energetic   Grand   Master, 

'  the  Lodge  will  not  give  up  the  struggle,  nor  waver  in  her  pur- 
pose, but  will  steadily  and  firmly  adhere  to  the  excellent  system 
already  matured  in  furtherance  of  this  important  measure:"  That 
the  appropriations  and  subscriptions  already  made,  tho'  small  com- 
pared with  the  sum  required,  constitute  a  guarantee  that  the 
work  will  now  certainly  be  pushed  forward  to  its  consummation. 

4.  Resolved,  That  the  subordinate  Lodges  throughout  the 
State  are  requested  to  carry  out  the  plan  adopted  for  raising  funds 
at  the  last  annual  Communication  of  this  Grand  Lodge,  with  a 
spirit  and  zeal  worthy  of  the  cause  and  of  themselves  as  Masons; 
which  plan  will  be  found  in  the  printed  Proceedings  of  1846,  pa- 
ges 32-3  and  45-6;  and  that  they  commence  the  work  as  early 
as  practicable  in  the  beginning  of  the  coming  new  year,  and  not 
relax  their  efforts  until  the  time  arrives  to  make  report  thereof  to 
the  next  session  of  this  Grand  Lodge. 

5.  Resolved,  That  offers  of  land  or  land  and  houses  to  secure 
the  location  of  the  institution,  will  be  received,  at  any  time  in  the 
recess,  by  the  M.  W.  Grand  Master,  and  be  by  him  laid  be- 
fore the  next  Grand  Lodge,  and  also  during  the  first  four  days  of 
its  sitting,  to  be  by  that  body  considered  and  acted  on:  provided, 
that  no  amendment  to  any  offer  shall  be  allowed  after  the  opening 
of  the  same  before  the  Lodge. 

6.  Resolved,  That  the  M,  W.  Grand  Master  be  requested  to 
cause  the  plan  referred  to  be  printed  in  circular  form,  with  this  re- 
port and  these  resolutions,  and  transmit  the  same,  with  such  re- ' 
marks  as  he  may  deem  proper  to  insure  prompt  and  efficient  ac- 
tion on  the  subject  throughout  this  jurisdiction  before  the  next  an- 
nual meeting  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  to  the  Master  of  each  subordi- 
nate Lodge  in  the  State. 

[Adopted  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  N.  C.  Dec.  9;  1847.] 

WM.  TH:  BAIN,   Gr.   Secretary. 


PLAN  FOR  RAISING  SCHOOL  FUND. 

1.  That  there  be  a  board   of  Trustees    immediate    constituted 
"  for  the  School,  consisting  of  three  to  be  appointed  by   the   Grand 
Lodge,  and  one  to  be  appointed  by  each  subordinate  Lodge,  un- 
der its  jurisdiction,  who  shall  hold  an  annual   meeting  at  the  time 
and  place  of  the  Annual  Communication  of  the  Grand  Lodge. 

2.  That  the  subordinate  Lodges  be  authorised  and  directed,  at 
the  earliest  day  practicable,  to  meet  and  appoint  their  trustees, 
rerpectively,  by  the  selection  of  one  member  for  that  purpose, 
from  each  of  their  own  bodies. 

3.  That  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  three  Trustees  appointed 
by  the  Grand  Lodge  to  discharge  any  duties  required  of  them  by 
the  Grand  Lodge,  or  the  Board  of  Trustees,  as  an  Executive 
School  Committee. 

4.  That  the  Trustee  of  each  subordinate  Lodge  shall,  under 
the  direction  of  his  Lodge,  and  in  such  manner  as  the  Lodge  may 
prescribe,  proceed  immediately  to  secure  from  the  members  of 
his  Lodge,  or  any  other  individuals  disposed  to  contribute,  such 
voluntary  subscriptions  as  they  may  be  disposed  to  make  for  the 
purpose  of  establishing  the  school;  that  he  shall  report  the  amount 
of  subscriptions  to  the  Lodge,  and  the  cash  collected  thereon, 
which  shall,  whenever  it  amounts  to  ten  dollars,  be  forthwith 
transmitted  to  the  Grand  Treasurer  at  Raleigh. 

5.  That  the  subscriptions  be  made  payable  as  follows  : — One 
fifth  cash,  and  the  remainder  in  four  equal  annual  instalments  ; 
and  that  notes  be  taken  upon  them,  conforming  thereto,  made  pay- 
able to  the  Trustees  of  the  Charity  School  fund  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  North  Carolina;  and  that  they  be  kept  by  the  Trustee 
of  each  Lodge  aforesaid;  and  collected,  when  due,  and  reported  to 
the  Lodge  as  above,  or,  if  not  collected,  handed  over  to  his  succes- 
sor, or   such  persen  as  may  be  hereafter  designated. 

6.  That  each  subordinate  Lodge  be  requested  to  subscribe,  at 
their  discretion,  such  amounts  as  they  may  deem  it  prudent  or 
proper  to  spare  from  the  fund  of  the  Lodge  for  this  purpose — 
to  be  forwarded,  or  such  amount  thereof  as  they  may  think  prop- 
er then  to  pay,  to  the  Grand  Treasurer,  at  the  next  Annual  Com- 
munication; and  the  remainder,  if  any,  in  similar  annual  instal- 
ments. 

7.  That  the  Grand  Lodge  make  such  annual  appropriation  to 


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this  object  as  her  funds  and  the  other  demands  upon  her   resour. 
ces,  will  allow. 

8.  That  the  Executive  Committee,  of  whom  the  Grand  Treas- 
urer shall  be  one,  shall  put  the  monies  as  fast  as  received,  if 
practicable,  in  some  safe  and  profitable  investment,  from  which  6 
per  cent,    interest  will  be  realized. 

9.  The  Trustees  or  Executive  Committee  shall  be  authorised 
also  to  receive  any  donations  that  may  be  made  by  charitable 
individuals  other  than  regular  subscriptions,  and  cause  them  to 
be  likewise  invested,  by  the  same  Committee,  with  the  other 
monies,  in  Bank  Stock,  in  notes  of  individuals,  on  mortgage  of 
real  estate  and  personal  security,  or  in  State  Bonds. 

10.  That  the  Grand  Lecturer  be  required  to  explain  this  sub- 
ject to  every  Lodge  he  may  visit,  and  urge  upon  them  the  ne- 
cessity of  liberal  contributions  on  the  part  of  the  Lodges  and  of 
individual  members,  in  order  that  the  benevolent  designs  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  may  be  speedily  and  successfully  accomplished. 

That  each  subordinate  Lodge  in  the  State  be  required  to  con- 
tribute according  to  her  ability,  and  to  take  such  steps  and  adopt 
such  regulations  as  may  be  necessary  to  fulfil  the  duties  imposed 
upon  them  respectively. 


